Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Antique Tops
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Nemo the Pomeranian
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Lemon Twist Martini
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 8"x8" SOLD
I made a time-lapse video of the progress of this painting. You can see it here.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Just A Pear
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I loved the pear and crate so much, I couldn't help myself.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tropical Coastline
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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I wish I was there.
Monday, January 10, 2011
P is for Pear
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I fiddled around with this setup for a bit then came upon a revelation (at least I thought it was). I just may do a series with this concept.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Peeled Left
Oil on Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Another fresh piece for Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison, CT. For purchase information, please contact the gallery at 203-318-0616 or visit their website at www.susanpowellfineart.com.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Reflecting Tangerines
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I did a little experiment when I started this painting. I setup the camera on my phone and started recording. I only got the first half hour but at least you can see how I usually start. The video is on YouTube. You can see it here.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tomato On Sill
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I love this painting. It is almost exactly what I was envisioning before I put down a single stroke.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Hidden Heart
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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Can you find the heart?
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Nathalie's Cupcake
Oil on Board. Approx 6"x6"
My niece, Nathalie, made this cupcake. Once I saw it, I knew I had to paint it. I worked hard to keep an overall soft feel to it. Once it's dried and framed, it will go to Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison, CT. For purchase information, please contact the gallery at 203-318-0616 or visit their website at www.susanpowellfineart.com.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Pair of Pears
Oil on Canvas. Approx 18"x18" SOLD
This painting is currently hanging at Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison, CT. For purchase information, please contact the gallery at 203-318-0616 or visit their website at www.susanpowellfineart.com.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Cork Glass
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I wanted to really focus the light on the actual corks. Create the strong lighting and achieve a certain glow.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
"1982"
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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I love this bottle so much I had to paint it again. The last painting it was featured in was "Leisure Time" which just won Honorable Mention at the 6" Squared show at the Randy Higbee Gallery. I am excited to shared the award with many of the top painters that I currently follow.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Single Cupcake
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
My favorite part about painting cupcakes is the wrapper. It's a sweet challenge :)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunset
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Saw these clouds during a sunset in Plainfield one evening. It was so dramatic that I had to try to capture it.
Monday, November 29, 2010
6" Squared Exhibition
Oil on Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
These are my three paintings that were accepted into the 6" Squared juried exhibition at the Randy Higbee Gallery in Costa Mesa, CA. I'm honored to hang with many, many top painters that I follow all the time. I truly wish I could make it to the opening to see the 300+ paintings in the show. The show will hang from December 4-23.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Abigail
Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14"
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Last night I went to a head study session at my local art league. There were only 4 people there including the model but it was open media and, of course, I chose oils. I haven't painted a live model in about 10 years but it felt really good. Rusty but good. I hope to make it more often.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Apple Top
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
When I got this apple I loved the shape of it. I knew I had to paint it. I tried to push the color and temperature shifts and am really pleased with the result.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Top View
Oil on 1/8" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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I truly love the transition of the red to the yellow-green in this pear. It's what attracts me to it.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Stacked
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I love mugs. I even kept my wife from sending one of my white mugs to goodwill this past week. I still need to paint that one.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Pumpkin Top
Oil on 1/8" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I got this idea while I was shopping for pumpkins for my family. I bought mine based on how the stem looked.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Leaning Left
Oil on 1/8" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Pomegranates. Sheesh. The most challenging fruit to paint. At least the outside of them. While painting this, I kept thinking about a master at painting poms. Abbey Ryan, I'm looking in your direction. I'm jealous.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Cork Tower
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I especially love the cork in the front with the two R's on it. Love, love, love it. As I was painting this one, I kept thinking this was an ode to how imperfect corks are. I really enjoyed capturing the imperfections.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 08, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Leaning Leaf
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
My two year old picked up this leaf for me to paint.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Fallen Slice
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
As I was painting this I kept thinking how this slice looks like it had fallen from the rest of the apple. My main goal was trying to achieve the impression that the high key background was wrapping around the apple. A bit of a challenge but I think it works...I hope so anyway.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Spilled Corks
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 10"x10" SOLD
This painting was a bit tedious. BUT I will say that I am very happy with the outcome. It's my new favorite.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Coastline
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The Connection
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
The leaves are starting to fall around here. I can't believe it's fall already.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Dusk
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 12"x7" SOLD
You know me and the utility poles. This one stood out with the sunset behind it. And what's with sunsets, by the way. For me, they have the most challenging color transitions out of any subject.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
The Classic Profile
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 12"x8.75" SOLD
I snapped a photo of this Deusenberg (sp?) at a nice car show last Father's Day. What attracts me to this classic was the exhaust coming out of the engine compartment and being exposed. I love that look.
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